Challenger 65C: all source data

All 69 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerChallenger (a part of Caterpillar)
(no label)Agricultural Crawler tractor
(no label)Built in Peoria, Illinois, USA
(no label)Original price was $119,000 in 1994
Engine
(no label)Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)10-speed full power shift
Power
Engine (gross)285 hp | 212.5 kW
Drawbar (claimed)225 hp | 167.8 kW
PTO (claimed)250 hp | 186.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)220.32 hp | 164.3 kW
PTO (tested)257.20 hp | 191.8 kW
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel209 gal | 791.1 L
Hydraulic system29 gal | 109.8 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity29 gal | 109.8 L
Pressure2550 psi | 175.8 bar
Valves4
Pump flow27 gpm | 102.2 lpm
Pump flow35 gpm | 132.5 lpm
Steering flow61.4 gpm | 232.4 lpm
Steering press.6090 psi | 419.9 bar
Hitch
Rear TypeIII/IV
Rear lift11,370 lbs | 5157 kg
Pto
Rear PTO Type1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase107.1 inches | 272 cm
Weight32875 lbs | 14912 kg
(no label)25-inch tracks
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps115
Batteries2
Battery CCA750
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Caterpillar 3306 DITA
(no label)turbocharged intercooled diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled inline
Displacement638 ci | 10.5 L
Bore/Stroke4.75x6.00 inches | 121 x 152 mm
Power (gross)285 hp | 212.5 kW
Fuel systemdirect injection
Air cleanerdual dry elements
Pre-heatingether injection
Pre-heatingblock heater
Compression15:1
Rated RPM2100
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Oil capacity27.5 qts | 26.0 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)44 qts | 41.6 L

Transmission

Transmission
Typefull power shift
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity60 qts | 56.8 L

Dimensions

Tracks
Width25 inches | 63 cm
Length on ground107.1 inches | 272 cm
Area on ground5356 in² | 3.5 m²
Ground pressure6.1 psi | 0.4 bar
Dimensions
Wheelbase107.1 inches | 272 cm
Length232 inches | 589 cm
Width120 inches | 304 cm
Height (cab)128 inches | 325 cm
Height (exhaust)144 inches | 365 cm
Operating weight32875 lbs | 14912 kg
Clearance (drawbar)15 inches | 38 cm
Gauge90 inches | 228 cm